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SK53 PCZ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Silver Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

87,835 mi
Last recorded87,835 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK53 PCZ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 87,835 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 71,418 miles

Front head lights frosted

Rear rear suspension painted age related corrosion

under carriage coated

Pass 8 May 2023 71,279 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 71,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 71,246 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,128 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 71,041 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 69,734 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 67,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 64,539 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 60,479 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 56,550 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 52,144 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 48,001 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 44,439 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 44,439 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 41,559 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,348 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,414 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,903 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SK53 PCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Silver with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK53 PCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK53 PCZ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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